TAG Heuer - Professional 2000 Series - No reserve price - 964.013-2 - Men - 1990-1999

Presented for auction by Second Vintage The TAG Heuer Professional 200 Meters is a quintessential piece of 1990s sports watch design, capturing the era's transition from pure utility to everyday luxury. This example, reference 964.013-2, showcases the iconic two-tone aesthetic that defined a generation of robust dive watches. Characterized by its distinctive Mercedes hands, luminous indices, and a functional unidirectional rotating bezel, this mid-size diver perfectly balances rugged capability with a refined presence. The striking champagne dial, paired with the classic jubilee-style bracelet, makes this TAG Heuer a versatile and highly recognizable classic for the discerning collector. Brand: TAG Heuer Model: Professional Reference Number: 964.013-2 Serial Number: M48545 Movement: Quartz Dial: Champagne dial with applied luminous indices, showing a clean surface and evenly aged creamy lume. Case Size: 34 mm Case Material: Stainless steel and gold-plated Production Year: 1990s Condition: Good vintage condition with honest signs of wear consistent with its age. Dial and Hands The champagne dial of this TAG Heuer Professional is remarkably clean, featuring a subtle metallic finish that catches the light beautifully. The applied hour markers, featuring a mix of round, rectangular, and a triangular index at 12 o'clock, are framed in gold-tone metal and filled with tritium lume that has aged to a pleasing, even creamy tone. The classic Mercedes-style hands are similarly finished with matching aged luminous material, showing slight signs of oxidation that add to the vintage character. The printed text, including the iconic green and red TAG Heuer logo, "professional," and "200 METERS," remains sharp and fully intact. A neatly framed date window sits at the 3 o'clock position. The dial surface appears free of any notable spots, stains, or damage, presenting a highly attractive and authentic vintage aesthetic. Case and Crystal The 34mm stainless steel case features a classic diver profile with distinct crown guards protecting the signed, gold-plated screw-down crown. The case flanks display a brushed finish that transitions to polished surfaces, showing normal handling marks and light scratches consistent with regular wear. The unidirectional rotating bezel, finished in a matching gold tone, exhibits noticeable wear, particularly on the outer edges and the raised rider tabs, where the plating has worn through to the base metal, revealing its honest history as a functional tool watch. The bezel insert retains its black painted numerals and markers. The flat sapphire crystal remains clear and free of significant scratches, offering an unobstructed view of the dial. The screw-down caseback is deeply engraved with the TAG Heuer shield, reference number 964.013-2, and serial number M48545, remaining crisp and legible. Movement Powering this timepiece is a reliable Swiss quartz movement, clearly marked "TAG HEUER 1.93" and "SEVEN 7 JEWELS." The movement appears clean and well-maintained, representing the robust and accurate timekeeping technology that TAG Heuer utilized for their Professional series during this era. The battery compartment and surrounding blue circuitry are free of visible corrosion. Strap The watch is fitted with its original two-tone stainless steel and gold-plated jubilee-style bracelet. The bracelet shows moderate stretch and wear, with some fading to the gold-plated center links, consistent with the wear seen on the bezel. The folding clasp is secured with a flip-lock safety and is prominently stamped with the TAG Heuer shield logo on the exterior and "ALL STAINLESS STEEL 305/31G TAG-HEUER" on the interior folding blades. The bracelet is sized to accommodate a wrist up to 17.5cm. Condition This TAG Heuer Professional is presented in good vintage condition. It displays honest signs of wear throughout, particularly the fading of the gold plating on the bezel and bracelet, which speaks to its life as a worn and enjoyed sports watch. The dial remains in excellent, clean condition with highly attractive, evenly aged luminous material. The case retains its structural integrity with clear engravings on the caseback. This is a character-rich example of a classic 90s diver that wears its history proudly. Dimensions Case Size: 34 mm Wrist Size: 17.5 cm Remarks This timepiece represents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a recognizable and historically significant model from TAG Heuer's modern era. The combination of the mid-size case, two-tone finish, and beautifully aged dial makes it a versatile piece suitable for both casual and more formal settings. Its robust quartz movement ensures reliable daily wear. History The TAG Heuer Professional series traces its roots back to the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period when the brand (then simply Heuer) began focusing heavily on durable, water-resistant sports watches to navigate the quartz crisis. Following the acquisition by Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) in 1985, the Professional line became a cornerstone of the brand's identity, evolving through various series (1000, 1500, 2000, etc.). These watches were designed with the "Six Features" in mind: water resistance to 200 meters, a screw-in crown, a double safety clasp, a unidirectional bezel, a sapphire crystal, and luminous hands and markers. The reference 964.013-2 embodies these principles, reflecting the distinct styling cues of the 1990s and cementing TAG Heuer's reputation for producing accessible, high-quality sports watches that defined an era of horological design. / Second Vintage SKU: TAG-THP-0001